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Add 5/98 and 6/84

5/98 + 6/84 is 6/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    6/84 = 6 × 7/84 × 7 = 42/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/588 + 42/588 = 30 + 42/588 = 72/588
  5. 72/588 simplified gives 6/49
  6. So, 5/98 + 6/84 = 6/49

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